It’s an investment in yourself. With the IE University Summer Program, you can expand your skills and knowledge while you build up your CV. Guided by IE University's renowned professors, you'll gain essential soft skills and fresh perspectives in a collaborative, dynamic learning environment.
With flexible programs that can be combined in line with your goals, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore multiple interests and discover your future academic or professional path. And when you're not in the classroom, you’ll be connecting with like-minded peers from around the world through fun team-building activities and exciting extracurriculars.
2. Cost & Funding
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. Tuition only will be approximately $6,085 - $10,260 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.
Discounts & Scholarships Available: An early bird discount applies if you apply before 27 March 2026.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the program tuition. However, IE has agreements with various student residences located near campus. Prices range from 600€ / $1045 AUD to 1000€ / $1,740 AUD (for two weeks), depending on the type of room, the services included, and the residence's location.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: Rolling application deadline
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Session Two
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 24 July 2026
Session One & Two
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 24 July 2026
*Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Spain, Madrid (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduates
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.